Streak-breasted Woodpecker
A species of Eurasian Green Woodpeckers and Allies Scientific name : Picus viridanus Genus : Eurasian Green Woodpeckers and Allies
Streak-breasted Woodpecker, A species of Eurasian Green Woodpeckers and Allies
Botanical name: Picus viridanus
Genus: Eurasian Green Woodpeckers and Allies
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Description
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The streak-breasted woodpecker (Picus viridanus) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found from far southeastern Bangladesh to central Malay Peninsula. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest.
Size
33 cm
Feeding Habits
Streak-breasted Woodpecker primarily consumes ants. Regularly forages on the ground and on mossy trees and boulders. It has specialized feeding behaviors adapted for extracting prey from their habitats.
Habitat
Streak-breasted Woodpecker predominantly resides in a variety of forested environments, ranging from lush broadleaved evergreen forests to dense mangroves. It also adapts to coastal scrub areas. These habitats are characterized by a rich presence of trees and vegetation, offering ample foraging opportunities and nesting sites in the lowland regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok